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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,804.44, 25,950.33 and 10,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,804.44, 25,950.33 and 10,306.38 is: 14,222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804.44 : 25,950.33 = 10,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804.44/25,950.33 = 10,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804.44x = 25,950.33 × 10,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804.44x = 267,453,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,453,780.82/18,804.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.91

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